disposition
UK/.dispә'ziʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
A person's natural character or temperament
性情，性格
n.
A tendency or inclination to do something
倾向，意向
n.
The way things are arranged; the act of arranging or dealing with something
排列，布置；处置
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddis- (apart, in order) + posit (place) + -ion (noun) = 'the way things are placed out.' Literally an arrangement; applied to a person, it's how your temperament is 'laid out' by nature — your default disposition.
Root pos still carries 66 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
She has a cheerful disposition and rarely loses her temper.
- 2.
He showed little disposition to compromise.